Admission Requirements

Our program is designed to be a cooperative arrangement between an affiliated histology laboratory, the student, and the UND Histotechnology program.

General overview

Students must have a clinical site before being accepted into the program and will also need to apply and be accepted to the University of North Dakota. Application and acceptance into the program will require commitments and agreements between all three parties; the student, the UND HT program, and the clinical affiliate.

Prerequisites Required

1. Completion of an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Verification of at least a 2.8 GPA.
3. Successful completion of the following courses with a C or better:
   1. Introduction to Chemistry - 4 cr.
   2. Concepts of Biology - 4 cr.
   3. College Level Math
4. Clinical site placement.

Upon successful completion of the prerequisites, the student will apply for entrance into the Histotechnician Certificate Program.

Application Deadlines

The program may be started at the beginning of any of three semesters offered annually at UND which begin in August, January, or May. The deadline for submission of the UND HT program application for each semester is listed below. The program is 19 credits and may be completed over 2 or 3 semesters.

Fall Semester - June 1

Spring semester - Nov. 1

Summer semester - March 1

Program Application Process

To apply for the Histotechnician (HT) Certificate Program, complete both steps below:

1.Submit HT Program Application.

Be prepared to provide the following:

1. Unofficial transcript(s): Documentation verifying your completed degree and required prerequisite courses.
2. Letters of Recommendation: Contact information for two professional references (supervisors or instructors).
3. Clinical Site Placement: Verification of a clinical affiliation site.

2. Apply to the University of North Dakota as an UND undergraduate transfer student .

1. Select Histotechnician Certificate as your program of study and Online as your delivery method.
2. Please Note: General admission and acceptance to UND does not guarantee admission to the HT Certificate Program. Each application is reviewed independently by the Program Education Coordinator and Admissions Committee.

Review and Next Steps

• Application Review: Applications are reviewed by the UND HT Program Admissions Committee.
• Admissions Decisions: Following acceptance into the program, students will receive instructions to complete remaining requirements (e.g., criminal background check, immunization records).
• Course Registration: Student may only register for HT courses once they have been officially admitted to the program.
• Clinical Requirements: Clinical sites may have additional onboarding requirements (e.g. drug panel screening) that must be met prior to placement.

Completion & Certification

Upon successful completion of the professional program, you will receive an official Histotechnician Certificate from UND and meet the eligibility requirements for national certification (ASCP).

Interested in Histotechnology?

If you are a student or institution who is interested in joining the HT program please contact:

September Woolever, MLS (ASCP)^CM
Education Specialist, HT Academic Advisor
Suite E361 SMHS
(701) 777-2632
september.woolever@UND.edu